BMW 5 Series: Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
▷ LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e.g., when leaving it.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Function is deactivated.
Automatic transmission: the transmission position P is engaged automatically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start-/Stop button.
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
Th ...
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function is deactivated automatically for
safety reasons, such as when the driver is detected
to be absent
Malfunction
The automatic eng ...
See also:
Driver Seat Easy Exit
When on, this feature will move the
driver seat rearward upon turning
the ignition off and opening the
driver door. This may be performed
to make it easier to exit the vehicle.
See “Easy Ex ...
Replacing batteries in the remote key/ PCC
The battery/batteries in the remote key/PCC should be replaced if:
The information symbol lights up and a text appears in the information display.
and/or
the vehicle's locks repeatedly do ...
How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does not
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.
When you turn the ignition switch t ...
